AddressJob reference: 869404
Location: 5290 - MOUNT GAMBIER
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
- Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Country Health Connect, Mount Gambier
- Salary: $100,343 - $107,279 p.a - RN/M2A
- Temporary Full Time (up to 30 June 2025)
Overview
The Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) Coordinator will deliver nursing and/or midwifery services across diverse healthcare settings, leveraging expertise honed through experience and/or advanced studies. Progress from proficient to adept practitioners, assuming responsibility for upholding practice standards, overseeing delegated tasks, and mentoring less seasoned colleagues.
Support the Nursing/Midwifery Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager or equivalent in guiding and leading nursing/midwifery teams within the ward/unit/service. Assigned a portfolio, incumbents will:
- Foster seamless care continuity and coherence in collaboration with fellow AN/MUM colleagues and the Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager or equivalent.
- Aid in implementing practice enhancements under the guidance of the Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager or equivalent.
- Assist in managing ward/unit/service operations, encompassing performance evaluations, recruitment, staffing logistics, leave administration, scheduling, task delegation, and attendance oversight. Additionally, contribute to financial planning and supply management.
Take charge of developing, coordinating, executing, and evaluating the LCLHN Aged Care Assessment program spanning acute, residential, and community settings. Provide specialized expertise in Aged Care Assessment, enriching the team's capabilities in this domain.
Why Join Us?
- Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued.
- Job security and financial incentives: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
- Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
The Region
The Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides a wide range of health care services to residents within the Limestone Coast region, which is situated in the southeastern part of South Australia and extending all the way to the Victorian border.
The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is surrounded by a world class wine region, outdoor adventures, and some of South Australia's best coastline, offering a work-life balance like no other.
Your lifestyle
- Relaxed and affordable lifestyle
- Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf
- Outstanding National Parks and great sporting and recreational facilities
- Well-serviced with educational facilities, including TAFE and University campuses
- Plenty of social activities including sporting clubs, music groups and great food and beverage experiences
- Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide
The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups. The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.
Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/workatLCLHN
Country Health Connect focuses on the delivery of exceptional care to those living within our communities who require some support to remain living independently or reside in one of our residential Aged Care facilities.
Our professional and caring staff deliver health care and wellbeing support across regional South Australia in hospitals, local health services, community centres, residential Aged Care facilities and clients' own homes.
Nestled in South Australia's scenic Limestone Coast, Mount Gambier captivates visitors with its stunning Blue Lake, renowned for its changing colours. The city's limestone caves, sinkholes, and crater lakes offer adventurous exploration, while its bustling markets and diverse culinary scene highlight the region's rich culture and local flavours. With its natural beauty and vibrant community spirit, Mount Gambier promises a memorable experience for all.
Applicant Information
Must be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse/Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. Aged Care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 869404
Enquiries
Christine Stephenson
Home Support Coordinator
Phone: (08) 8721 13***
E-mail: ***************@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
Thursday 27th June 2024 - 11:55PM
Attachments
869404 Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) Coordinator Job Pack.pdf
JCS+RegisteredNurse+Community+final.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
